Weezer released a surprise covers album and reaction has been mixed

Weezer singer Rivers Cuomo performing on the main stage at the Carling Weekend music festival in Reading.

American band Weezer have released a surprise album of cover versions, but not everyone is happy.

The 90s nerd-rock heroes, whose biggest hit was 1994’s Buddy Holly, were trending on social media throughout Thursday after dropping The Teal Album, the band’s 12th record, early in the morning UK time.